Bill Everett received an award at the organization’s national convention

William E. Everett of Baker, right, received the Military Order of the Purple Heart’s Distinguished Service Award on Aug. 10 from outgoing National Commander Bruce McKenty during the organization’s national convention in Rogers, Ark.

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Published: Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 11:18 AM.

William “Bill” Everett has been recognized for his service to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, first as chief of staff and then as commander of MOPH Region IV.
Everett received the Military Order of the Purple Heart Distinguished Service Award at the order’s national convention in Arkansas earlier this month.
“I was very humbled and very impressed that the order felt that way and the commander felt that way,” said Everett, who lives in Baker. “We all do our best to help our veterans, particularly our wounded ones.
“That’s the main goal in life and we all work toward that purpose — what we can do to better their time on earth gives us all great pleasure.”
Everett has been with the organization since 1980. This is his fourth year as Region IV commander, which makes him the longest-serving commander of the region that spans nine southern states and Puerto Rico.
Throughout his tenure, Everett demonstrated the “hands-on” leadership that has become the hallmark of his command, according to a news release from the organization.
His personal touch, leadership and dedicated involvement affected chapters throughout the Southeast. He provides guidance and a helping hand, regardless of the time, distance, effort or difficulty involved, the news release said.
Everett’s performance as Region IV Commander has brought great credit to himself and the leadership of the Order, as well as honor and distinction to MOPH Region IV and its departments, chapters, and members, according to the release.
MOPH was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all combat-wounded veterans and active-duty men and women who have received the decoration.

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William “Bill” Everett has been recognized for his service to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, first as chief of staff and then as commander of MOPH Region IV.
Everett received the Military Order of the Purple Heart Distinguished Service Award at the order’s national convention in Arkansas earlier this month.
“I was very humbled and very impressed that the order felt that way and the commander felt that way,” said Everett, who lives in Baker. “We all do our best to help our veterans, particularly our wounded ones.
“That’s the main goal in life and we all work toward that purpose — what we can do to better their time on earth gives us all great pleasure.”
Everett has been with the organization since 1980. This is his fourth year as Region IV commander, which makes him the longest-serving commander of the region that spans nine southern states and Puerto Rico.
Throughout his tenure, Everett demonstrated the “hands-on” leadership that has become the hallmark of his command, according to a news release from the organization.
His personal touch, leadership and dedicated involvement affected chapters throughout the Southeast. He provides guidance and a helping hand, regardless of the time, distance, effort or difficulty involved, the news release said.
Everett’s performance as Region IV Commander has brought great credit to himself and the leadership of the Order, as well as honor and distinction to MOPH Region IV and its departments, chapters, and members, according to the release.
MOPH was formed in 1932 for the protection and mutual interest of all combat-wounded veterans and active-duty men and women who have received the decoration.